If the people who were effected by the fire need a place to stay, you can use my apartment for as long as you want. I can be reached at midtownauthentic@gmail.com

that is realy nice of you Rory.
Fire is really frightening to Hobokenites.

Overheard Chief Bloom speaking to Mayor Zimmer and Councilman Mello and they think everyone got out and no injuries.

On the a much brighter note Dave Mello welcomed his second daughter to Hoboken last night,

What does everyone think is meant by the fire being described as "doubtful?" Are they suggesting arson? That sure would send a chill through Hoboken.

Where was the fire described as doubtful?

Greenhaven, the story was updated.
In the first one they did describe it as "doutful".

This is the place that was formerly Casella's correct? I find it a little suspect that a place that was having trouble getting its liquor license renewed, and that under previous owners had mob associations burns to the ground.

http://mafianj.com/newjerseymafia/?p=20

Once the investigations have been made, the burned out building is a hazard and needs to be torn down and the lot cleared and fenced as soon as possible.

Funny, I was there and never saw Mr. Mello. I did see Mr. Occhipinti and Mrs. Zimmer... As far as there being 'no injuries', I did see a firefighter being taken to the hospital and some residents sitting with EMS receiving what I think was oxygen.

Rob,
That is Councilman mello in the black jacket in the first picture.

I can assure you since I was speaking with him and the woman who sent the pictures to Patch that he was there for more than the half hour I was there

Many of us Hoboken business owners are joining forces and will hold a silent auction / raffle for those effected for this devastating fire. If anyone is interested in helping put together this fundraiser with us please email me at midtownauthentic@gmail.com. In the meantime a collection jar is on our counter at Midtown Authentic for donations for those effected by the fire. I am also seeking other business owners who can participate by placing a collections jar/bucket on their counters. Thank you!

Already an outpouring of support for those effected by the fire - Turtle Club, Room 84, Hoboken Bootcamp, Lorraine's House of Style all donating to make sure those effected by the fire are taken care of.

Didi this building even have a certificate of occupancy?

Rory if people want to help should they contact you or another party and what's a good email address to use?

FAP

The community can contact me by emailing me at midtownauthentic@gmail.com. There are other people that want to help however at this moment i'm gathering their emails. H-Mag is on board, just unsure who at H-mag should be contacted at this moment. I will post details as they become available. Thanks for asking FAP!

Gosh PROSBUS, you came in to say that? Not even a simple wish for the welfare and safety of those who are affected by this tragedy? Ethically and morally bankrupt indeed! Such a shame, I hope something good comes of this for those people.

Can we please keep the attacking and name calling off this post folks? Right now there are 4 people with tears running down their faces with NOTHING!!!! The clothing on their backs is all they have and the inappropriateness and unprofessionalism of some of you is complete disrespect to what is going on in our community right now, thank you.

If everyone that reads this can copy and paste this event link on their facebook pages, it would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.facebook.com/events/155319077906618/

In addition we will hold a volunteers meeting this week and ask the community to come and help out. One of things we would like to do is place collection jars at various local Hoboken businesses. Helping creating the jars and distributing them is a priority. If anyone would like to help volunteer please email midtownauthentic@gmail.com and I will get back to you. Thanks!

I just spoke with Anna, one of the girls who lost everything in the fire. She escaped with her Pajamas and her phone, her roommate Nadia escaped with the same, everything else gone. Both girls work in NYC in accounting and marketing. They moved to Hoboken 4 years ago from Europe. Now they have nothing. They are living in Sparta, NJ right now and will meet with the town tomorrow to see if they can find temporary housing. The girls need computers / laptops, ipods, a television or 2, clothing size small and shoes sizes 8 and 9. Toiletries of various sorts, make up, perfume, hair dryers, coats size small, furniture, kitchen appliances, household goods and anything else that an apartment would need. Please email midtownauthentic@gmail.com if you have any of these items. If anyone has an apt or room that is vacant please let me know as well. There are a total of 4 girls, there is a 5th that was supposed to move in yesterday and her uhaul arrived to see the place burned down. No children were involved. Thanks for your help Hoboken!!

What is the matter with Dr. Zaklama? He had a fire at his property on the corner of 11th and Bloomfield St a few years and magically it was "delivered vacant". Hes either the biggest pos landlord or there's somethin funny goin' on. my 2 cents

Hob 411
had these complaints awhile back
http://hoboken411.com/archives/46058

I've spoken with all effected by the tragic fire, this is what is needed ASAP for the girls. These items can be dropped off at 728 Washington St Basement, 156 5th St basement (in front of door) and at H Mag 80 River St top floor. Please forward this list to everyone you know!

Ok, so this is what is needed immediately. I have spoken with everyone and got all the sizes for clothing and shoes etc.

shoes / sneakers new or used sizes 7 7.5 8 and 9 needed
Pants dresses tops skirt jackets new or used 0-2-4-6-10 small medium large needed
toiletries such as shampoos, conditioners, tooth brushes and pastes, hair dryers, curling irons, towels, vitamins / aspirins, stocking / sheer, socks needed but should be new. WE ALSO NEED A PRE OWNED TMOBILE CELL PHONE AND PRE OWNED UNWANTED LAPTOPS WITH CHARGERS ASAP!!! Thanks Hoboken!!

I live next door and this happened so quickly it was scary. I am very glad to hear those girls made it out, we were unsure how many people lived upstairs.

I was a bit disappointed with how the situation was handled by the HPD and HFD. Smoke engulfed the surrounding apartments and while flames and debris were everywhere, the police of fire department did not check any of the surrounding buildings for residents inside, they didn't get people out or check to see if maybe there were elderly or pets that would also be breathing in all that smoke. They roped off our apartment without even going inside. I saw a couple fireman while getting on their gear smoking cigarettes, unprofessional and not the time to be smoking. As well as a head honcho of some sort drive up smoking a big cigar like he was on the golf course. There was no communication to the neighbors whether it would be safe to enter our apartments , the smell of the smoke has covered everything and the hallway to my building is toxic. They did a good job of fighting the blaze, but they did nothing for those surrounded by it. When I asked one of the police officers if they had it under control, his response was, condescendingly, "doesn't look like it". I was stunned by how this was handled. Luckily the battalion chief and a retired chief were outside and I flat out asked them if our building was going to catch, they were extremely friendly and explained to me it was unlikely. Thank you to those 2 fine gentleman

If you don't have renter's insurance, get it. it only costs about $150 per year.

Workers are on site today to start to tear down what is left of the burned out building.